At today’s session of the 7th annual Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) forum—which has theme “Sustaining competitiveness in a rapidly changing world”—delegates were informed about developments and challenges facing the global petrochemical industry. Speakers addressed topics that included shortages of feedstock in the Mideast, the US resurgence, and innovation and technical capabilities that are being developed in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. New strategic priorities have developed for the...